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A Second Overview of Legislation Introduced by Local Lawmakers

By Adele Uphaus

More from Josh Cole, plus legislation introduced by Nicole Cole and Tara Durant.

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By Donnie Johnston

First Venezuela, now he wants Greenland, Colombia, Canada and Cuba. The world is taking notice.

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